2020 NFL draft rewind: What you need to know about the Miami Dolphins' draft

Apr 24, 2020 | 3:34 PM

Miami Dolphins general manger Chris Grier and coach Brian Flores landed a quarterback of the future in Tua Tagovailoa, drafted three offensive linemen in hopes of protecting him, solidified Flores' defense with three new defensive linemen and two versatile defensive backs, and added two offensive weapons during the 2020 NFL draft.

It’s too early to determine what a drafted player will be in the NFL, but it’s never too soon to evaluate whether a team addressed its needs or not in the 2020 draft. Take a look at how the South Florida Sun Sentinel grades each team’s 2020 draft, and forecasts what they should expect from the rookie class.

Miami Dolphins' Chris Grier and Brian Flores landed a quarterback of the future in Tua Tagovailoa, drafted three offensive linemen in hopes of protecting him, solidified Flores’ defense with three new defensive linemen and two versatile defensive backs, and added two offensive weapons during the 2020 NFL draft.

The Miami Dolphins added Alabama defensive tackle Raekwon Davis in the second round of the 2020 NFL draft. He'll likely compete with Christian Wilkins and Davon Godchaux for playing time, if not a starting spot.

The Miami Dolphins selected Louisiana-Lafayette offensive lineman Robert Hunt and Alabama defensive tackle Raekwon Davis in the second round, and Texas safety Brandon Jones in the third round of the 2020 NFL draft.

New Miami Dolphins offensive tackle Jackson, who got of to a slow start in 2019 after he donated bone marrow to his little sister, has the athleticism needed to immediately compete with Julien Davenport and Jesse Davis for Miami's starting left tackle spot.

The Miami Dolphins select Tua Tagovailoa, the talented Alabama quarterback with injury and durability concerns, with their fifth pick in the first round of the 2020 NFL draft. The Dolphins added offensive tackle Austin Jackson and cornerback Noah Igbinoghene later in the first round.